EICMA condemns the inconsiderate individuals (some of whom bragged about it on social media) and thanks the Guardia di Finanza

A very strong statement from EICMA just a few days before the close of the exhibition. Here is the full text.

“EICMA thanks the Milan Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza and the officers of the Rho Company for their work during the 83rd International Motorcycle Exhibition. As reported by the Guardia di Finanza, two operations led to the removal and seizure of fairings which, according to investigations conducted with the assistance of the company’s experts, replicated Honda’s registered design. In the third operation, two electric motorcycles intended for display at the fair were seized; technical inspections revealed them to be copies of models patented by another manufacturer.

EICMA intends to continue and strengthen its collaboration with the Guardia di Finanza in future editions. At an event that brought together 764 exhibitors representing 2,150 brands from 52 countries at Fiera Milano Rho, protecting intellectual and industrial property means defending companies’ investments in research, innovation, and design, safeguarding fair competition, and protecting consumers.

EICMA also thanks the Guardia di Finanza for its efforts to prevent and combat the illegal sale of goods and other forms of illicit trade. On this front as well, the event intends to intensify its efforts, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Finally, EICMA strongly condemns the incidents of uncivil behavior captured in videos circulating on social media. In an edition that drew over 600,000 attendees, the vast majority of participants enjoyed the event while showing respect for others and for the work of those who made it possible. The motorcycle enthusiast community has the resilience to isolate such behavior. Those who violate the rules of civil coexistence place themselves outside the spirit of this community.”